The Dalles Facts
- Established: 1857
- Population: 15,646 (2017)
- Miles to Portland: 81.9 to Portland International Airport
- Known for: Cherries, Sunshine, Fishing, History & more!
- Average Rainfall: Less than 15 inches a year!
Simply Sunsational
300+ Days of Sun!
The Dalles is known for our Sun! We feature over 300 days of sun a year! Even during winter, the sun is out!
Simply Delicious!
Cherry City!
The Dalles is a major producer of Cherries! Bing, Rainier, Royal Ann’s and our most popular – Maraschino’s! The Dalles produces the most cherries per capita in the world! With most of our cherries going to desserts. Ben & Jerry’s, Dryers & Byers all use our cherries for their ice cream! Now THAT is a delicious fact!
Less Rain = More FUN!
For each mile you drive East of Hood River towards The Dalles you get one less inch of rainfall a year!
